Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Are you ready to join a dynamic, innovative team and become an industry leader? Mubea is a global automotive supply company that can give you the career of your dreams. We employee over 17,200 employees in 20 countries and you could be one of them! If you are ambitious, focused, open minded and want be part of the development, manufacture and sales of technical products of the highest quality, specifically in the areas of chassis, body, powertrain, e-mobility and electrification, you should apply now!

This position requires training in Germany. The training timeline will be discussed during the interview process. Directs and coordinates maintenance and engineering activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. Responsible for equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, engineering projects, process improvements, facilities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provides leadership and technical direction to ensure equipment, processes, and facilities support production requirements and organizational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates maintenance and engineering activities to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. • Oversees the repair, maintenance, installation, and improvement of machinery, equipment, tools, and facilities. • Develops and maintains preventative and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime. • Identifies and resolves equipment and process issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. • Directs engineering projects related to equipment, manufacturing processes, facilities, automation, and continuous improvement. • Evaluates existing equipment and processes and recommends improvements to increase safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and productivity. • Plans, budgets, and executes capital improvement projects for equipment, technology, processes, and facilities. • Maintains appropriate inventory levels of critical spare parts, maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment. • Works closely with Production, Quality, Safety, and other departments to identify operational needs and implement solutions. • Reviews equipment history and performance data to identify recurring failures and opportunities for improvement. • Maintains knowledge of new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods and makes recommendations for implementation when appropriate. • Reviews technical specifications, blueprints, drawings, and equipment documentation as needed to support maintenance and engineering activities. • Develops departmental budgets, monitors expenses, and supports cost improvement initiatives. • Coordinates outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers as needed for maintenance and engineering projects. • Ensures maintenance and engineering activities comply with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and applicable regulations. • Leads, coaches, and develops direct reports and establishes appropriate training and development objectives. • Establishes departmental priorities, assigns work, and monitors progress to ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed effectively. • Supports continuous improvement initiatives and promotes effective use of equipment, materials, labor, and facilities. • Performs other duties as requested or required by management.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Facility Management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • Minimum of five years of related maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing experience. • Previous leadership or management experience. • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing systems and equipment. • Knowledge of preventative maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices. • General knowledge of engineering principles, technical drawings, blueprints, equipment specifications, and manufacturing processes. • Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to lead, train, motivate, and develop employees. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. • Knowledge or training in 5S, Lockout/Tagout, plant safety, environmental requirements, and quality standards. • Must be familiar with applicable Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies and procedures. Preferred Education and Experience: • Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field. • SAP experience. • Experience with capital equipment projects, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Experience working in an international organization. • Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses • Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization • Bilingual German/Spanish The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

What We Offer

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.